To my Benton Harbor Area Schools Families and Community,
After much consideration, I have decided not to renew my contract as Superintendent, and I will be concluding my time with Benton Harbor Area Schools on June 30. This decision was not made lightly but with much reflection and consideration; however, I believe it is the right moment for me to move forward and embrace new opportunities.
Serving as your Superintendent has been one of the greatest honors of my career. I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together — from overcoming challenges to celebrating student achievements, fostering supportive learning environments, and the capital projects that we’ve embarked on. Every step of the way, I have been inspired by the dedication and wherewithal of our educators, staff, families, and community partners.
As I look ahead, I have full confidence in the strength of our school community. That unwavering dedication will continue to propel our schools forward.
In the coming months, I will work closely with our Board of Education and leadership team to ensure a smooth transition. My priority remains to continue supporting our students and ensuring the district is well-positioned for exponential growth and achievement.
Thank you for your partnership, support, and trust. It has truly been a privilege to serve Benton Harbor Area Schools, and I will always carry the memories and experiences from this incredible community with me.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Dr. Kelvin Butts
Superintendent
Benton Harbor Area Schools
Web: www.bhas.org Office: (269) 605 1000
Board of Education Statement on Superintendent Resignation
We, the Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education, thank Superintendent Dr. Kelvin Butts for his leadership and contributions to the district during his tenure. We acknowledge the progress made under his guidance and wish him the best in his future professional endeavors.
The Board is committed to the continued success of our district and is confident in our ability to move forward with the selection of a qualified Superintendent of BHAS who will engage with our community stakeholders while upholding the district's mission, vision, and goals. We will develop a timeline and update the community as we work to maintain transparency throughout this process.
The educational success of our students remains our number one priority.
We have made significant progress in recent years and ask our community to continue to fight with the Tiger Nation as we work to revitalize Benton Harbor Area Schools.
Tiger Nation: 2nd to None!
Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Trustees
Benton Harbor Area Schools
Web: www.bhas.org Office: (269) 605 1000
Farewell from Dr. Kelvin Butts
Despedida del Dr. Kelvin Butts
Board of Education Statement on Superintendent Resignation
Declaración de la Junta de Educación sobre la renuncia del superintendente